Episode 019 – Congrats to South Dakota and My Tips for Negotiating Your Next Contract!
Big news out there for South Dakota! I am seeing a lot of posts about South Dakota approving full practice authority…Congratulations! I give my opinion as to what I think will happen and what I would do if I was practicing a there? Well, tune and see for yourself. The link to the Nurse Practitioner Association […]
Read MoreEpisode 018 – Patient Abandonment, More Contract Termination, and NPI Number Tracking!
I am liking the format for the hodgepodge shows and I have another good one for you. Today I tackle the myth of “Patient Abandonment” and hopefully put it to bed for good! Apparently us nurses are somewhat dysfunctional because I have more to discuss about contract termination and I give a little more about whether an […]
Read MoreEpisode 017 – Incident to Billing, More Contracts, and What was Law School Really Like!
Another hodgepodge show! Today I answer an awesome email that came in today about incident to billing and what to do when your practice is suspected of not proper billing your services. I also have a brief comment about some of the Facebook discussions about contract terms that seem extreme and I give a little […]
Read MoreEpisode 016 – My View on Addiction and How I was Wrong!
First off, I want to apologize for not posting for awhile. I consider this a “rebuilding year” and am currently rebuilding my immune system! That being said, after 3 days of fevers I am feeling human again and am ready to get back at it. Today I explain how I was wrong in my view of addiction […]
Read MoreEpisode 015 – Recommendations for Landing that Dream Job!
Today I give my recommendations of how to get that dream job you have been working so hard for! This show comes as a response to numerous Facebook posts from new grads regarding how to interview, what questions to ask, and what questions will be ask of you. These are my recommendations from my personal experiences in […]
Read MoreEpisode 014 – Differences between Employee at Will, Contract Employee, and Contractor!
As a result of some confusion about employee status, today I breakdown the differences between being an employee at will, a contract employee, and contractor. I also give my take on developing your cost as a contractor and some things to think about before starting negotiation. Keep those questions and comments coming, email me ideas […]
Read MoreEpisode 013 – Contract Termination, More Tail Coverage Info, and Exempt Employee Status
Lucky number 13…we are on a roll! Today I talk about contract termination before the term is up, expand and attempt to clarify more about tail coverage insurance policies, and try to put to bed that old classic debate about exempt versus non-exempt employee status. Keep the questions and comments coming and let me know […]
Read MoreEpisode 012 – Types of Malpractice Insurance, Statute of Limitations, and Why You Should Care!
I had a ton of requests to clarify the types of malpractice insurance so here you go! I did not get into the nitty gritty language of the policies because I didn’t want people dosing off (we’ll save that for another show) but I spend some time explaining the difference between types of policies including […]
Read MoreEpisode 011 – Working as an RN with an APRN license and My take on the Ohio BON CE rules!
Have you heard people say you can’t work as an RN once you have completed your APRN education or become licensed as an advanced practice nurse? Yeah…me too! Today I clear this up a bit and answer the question. I also give my take on the Ohio Board of Nursing’s new continuing education rules. Have […]
Read MoreEpisode 010 – Wills, Living Wills, DPOAs, DNRs and What’s the Difference!
Today’s show is a direct result from a post on one of the Facebook groups I follow and is my attempt to clarify the muddy waters of end-of-life legal documentation. This is good information for everyone and not just healthcare providers, so all you non-medical people should have a listen too! As always, this is […]
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